We left the Orestes branch of the Holy Knights Society and headed for the Institute of Apparitions near Dresden.

　To save time, we didn't use any kind of carriage.

　It was because he was in a hurry that he ran.

　After a few hours of running, we arrived at the merchant town of Drestia.
　I ran through the "God Street" that ran through the center of the town, and proceeded to the forest that stretched out ahead.
　As I continued to cut through the steep beastly road, I saw a half-demolished laboratory ahead.

Phew, we're finally here. ......

　It's a good idea to take a look at a few of the things that are available in the market.

It's pretty big when you look at it again. ......

It's going to be a bit of a challenge to find just one spot in this huge lab. ......

　Leah and Rose muttered.

"What does a spot look like, ......?

I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea. I think it's something blackish. ......

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

(Rose is right, this may take more time than we thought. ......)

　The institute is vast, and the interior is a maze of intrusion prevention measures.

　So, when the atmosphere started to get a little unpleasant, Sebas clapped his hands to get everyone's attention.

Anyway, time is of the essence right now. Let's start the search as soon as possible!　--Allen, you know the structure of the lab, you'll lead the way!

"Yeah, ......?　Oh, yes, I understand!

　I felt a bit (・・・・) uncomfortable, but stepped into the lab at the head of the group.

　And at that moment.

"This is ......?

　An indescribably unpleasant feeling rose up from under my feet.

(This somewhat nostalgic (・・・・) and unpleasant feeling ......)

　It's definitely that guy.

"What's wrong, Allen?

　I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not, but I have.

　It seems that she doesn't get this feeling.

...... I think I may have found a spot.

"Oh, really?

Oh. I'm getting a very bad feeling about this. ....... If you follow it, you'll find the spot.

"'Bad vibes' ......?

I'm not sure, but I think it's ...... probably the Spiritual Power of Dodriel.

　As Leah and I were talking about this.

I'm not sure, but I think it's ....... Dodriel's spiritual power. I'm sure you're right! I'm sure of it!

　Mr. Sebas said, giving me his seal of approval.

"Well, thank you .......

　I'm not too happy with the ...... way he gave me credit.

　After that, following the spiritual power of Dodriel, I went deeper into the laboratory and ended up in the dungeon where Leah was once held.

This is the place ......, no, this is the place ......!

"No, there's no ...... way to get to the end.

　Leah is right - this dungeon is indeed a small room, about four tatami mats.

　But his spiritual power is definitely emanating from this end.

I'm sorry, you'll have to step back.

　I just said no, and then slashed at the mud wall in front of me.

"Ha!

　As a result, the wall in front of me easily collapsed.

(...... I knew it.)

　As I had predicted, there was a large empty space at the end of the wall.

"A hidden room ......?

　Leah and Rose widened their eyes.

"Oh, hey, look ......!　There's something like that in the middle of the room!

I mean, I'm pretty sure that's the spot. ......?

You're right, it's not human ........ Even your senses seem to be imbued with the monster .......

　In the event that you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to find it on the web.

"...... We can sense Dodriel's strong spiritual power from this black shadow. I have no doubt that this is the spot he created.

　I was the only one who could sense Dodriel's spiritual power.
　That fact makes me feel a little weird, like I'm connected to him.

　But well, ...... it helped me this time, so let's not worry about it too much.

From here on out, it's the infamous Holy Roman Empire. There's no guarantee that we'll make it back safely. Everyone, are you ready to be prepared?

　I'll be the last to confirm that.

I still think it's too dangerous, but ....... If Allen wants to go, I'll follow him wherever he goes!

The Holy Roneria Empire ...... has no better opponent to enhance the Sakuraga Itto Ryu!

I'm going to drag that idiot Xi, who went off on his own, back to ...... me!

I'm going to bring him back even if I have to drag him back!

I'm the chairman's knight. I'd go to the depths of hell for her!



　They all said this, each with their own strong determination.

"Okay, let's go!

　And so we all jumped into the spot that Dodriel had created.